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Max Eberl leaves FC Bayern after just three months

Maximilian “Max” Eberl, who became FC Bayern's sporting director only three months ago, has left the club with immediate effect to take care of his health

The former Borussia Mönchengladbach sporting director, who was appointed as Bayern's new sporting director on 1st January 2023, requested to leave the club due to health reasons, which has been granted by the club.

Bayern CEO Oliver Kahn said: “We regret losing Max Eberl as sporting director. His request to terminate the contract came as a surprise to us. His health is top priority, and we have of course agreed to his request.

Hasan Salihamidzic will continue to lead Bayern's sporting department

Following Eberl's departure, Hasan Salihamidzic, who was previously Bayern's Director of Sport, will continue to lead the club's sporting department.

Salihamidzic, who has been with Bayern since 2017, has been in charge of the club's sporting operations since 2020, and will now take on additional responsibilities as sporting director.

Eberl's short tenure at Bayern

Eberl's tenure at Bayern was brief, but he was involved in some key decisions, including the signing of Joao Cancelo on loan from Manchester City, and the contract extension of Eric Choupo-Moting.

He also played a role in the club's decision to part ways with sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic, who was replaced by Eberl on 1st January 2023.

Eberl's departure is a blow to Bayern

Eberl's departure is a blow to Bayern, who were hoping to benefit from his experience and expertise in the transfer market. However, the club has backed Eberl's decision to leave, and will now look to Salihamidzic to lead the club's sporting department.

Salihamidzic will be under pressure to deliver

With Eberl's departure, Salihamidzic will be under pressure to deliver success on the pitch. Bayern have won the Bundesliga title for the last ten seasons, but they have failed to win the UEFA Champions League since 2020.

Salihamidzic will be tasked with building a squad capable of challenging for the Champions League, while also maintaining Bayern's dominance in the Bundesliga.

Conclusion

Max Eberl's departure from FC Bayern is a blow to the club, but the club has backed Eberl's decision to leave, and will now look to Hasan Salihamidzic to lead the club's sporting department.

Salihamidzic will be under pressure to deliver success on the pitch, and will be tasked with building a squad capable of challenging for the Champions League, while also maintaining Bayern's dominance in the Bundesliga.